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Astaxanthin: Some Call It the World's Best Antioxidant -- Protecting Your Eyes, Brain, and Preventing Wrinkles

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  • While a member of the carotenoid family, astaxanthin has many unique properties that put it in a class of its own. For example, it cannot function as a pro-oxidant, making it a highly beneficial antioxidant. It’s also unique in that it can protect the entire cell—both the water- and fat-soluble parts—from damage

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